Eliminating the driven sprocket

Ghost0 · #81 (**permalink**) 04-16-2008, 11:38 PM

We have a source for the front freewheel, we did not do it ourselves. We could not source a larger sprocket to the engine. That would make the gearing taller and we are looking at lower. With the derailleur we have plenty of gear but we are looking into lowering it. More top end than we need and not enough low end. We have the solution, just waiting on a different output shaft sprocket.

jezusjonz · #82 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 07:55 PM

Hey Ghost do you have a time frame when the jackshaft kit will be ready? I ask Pablo if you guys would sell just the jackshaft kit so I can try it out on the schwinn freewheel crank. Just dying to have one ready for the local car and bike show on the 3rd of May. If theres any hope give me a shout.
Later Terry

Ghost0 · #83 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 10:29 PM

I think we will be lucky to have everything ready by first of June be we will keep you posted.

Pablo · #84 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 11:11 PM

Indeed - June is our goal. Takes so darn long to get ONE gear. Dang....

Egor · #85 (**permalink**) 04-18-2008, 12:13 AM

The large one on the jackshaft, I meant larger will make it lower. It looks like it has enough room. If you get the one on the end too small it will get fussy. Have fun, Dave

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Originally Posted by Ghost0

We have a source for the front freewheel, we did not do it ourselves. We could not source a larger sprocket to the engine. That would make the gearing taller and we are looking at lower. With the derailleur we have plenty of gear but we are looking into lowering it. More top end than we need and not enough low end. We have the solution, just waiting on a different output shaft sprocket.

Ghost0 · #86 (**permalink**) 04-18-2008, 12:29 AM

Ya you are right. I didn't reread my post until after I couldn't change it.

Pablo · #87 (**permalink**) 04-18-2008, 07:15 AM

One thing to keep in mind is that all these gear sizes are not so readily available for a less than two arms and a leg. For sure we had thought of a larger gear on the left side - in fact would love to sell them as selectable - in reality you should only need two, because with 5-6-7 rear gears it would have a nice range.

Pablo · #88 (**permalink**) 04-19-2008, 12:18 PM

UPDATE: Oh man you guys don't know the hassles we are having with sprockets.....Jim is a freaking genius. Me? I'm just working my butt off getting the sprockets specified and manufactured correctly. I put the installation manual on hold this week, I've been trying to balance regular work, home work, Amsoil, and Sick Bike Parts.....WOW....